2007 Pontiac Vibe engine problems

Filed Sep 9, 2025 · Engine · MN

There were two incidents. 1. I was pulling into a parking spot at a Walmart driving very slowly, to almost reach the parking sign when the vehicle revved and lurched forward. I had to put my full pressure on the brake pedal, and eventually shifted to neutral and the revving subsided. I turned the car off and looked at the floor mat, which was in its usual position, and did not seem to be interfering with the pedal. Since this had not happened before, I rationalize that perhaps my foot had been on both the brake and accelerator. But I did not notice that my foot had slipped at all, and it was definitely on the brake when the revving occurred. 2. Today, my wife called me to tell me she had experienced the same revving while she was parking.

Filed Mar 10, 2023 · Engine · 139,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10V387000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jan 5, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac vibe. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v387000 (engine and engine cooling) before the contact owned the vehicle. The contact stated that the service engine light illuminated, the vehicle was slow to accelerate, and the vehicle stalled several times. The vehicle was taken in for an annual inspection and a code indicated a failure or malfunction with the ECM. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and the code was reset more than once. The code continued to display and the vehicle was not able to pass an inspection a second time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Dec 9, 2014 · Engine · 78,000 miles · FL

I was driving the car and was stopped in heavy traffic. The car started shaking very badly and trying to move forward, although the brakes were pressed all the way down. This has happened again occasionally, and have noticed a pattern of when I am stopped for about 10-25 minutes the car starts violently shaking and feels like the brakes are about to give way, although they are being fully pressed. Again, this is not just a vibration, this is the entire front of the car (engine and all) almost bucking out of position. When this happened the first time, it almost hit the car in front of me even though my foot was pressed all the way down on the brake. Another issue, which can become a safety issue is the car is leaking from the rain outside into the vehicle by the frame (drips). If you do not check before the vehicle starts and when you start driving and turning, the drips can go in your eyes, causing your vision to be impaired.

Filed Dec 6, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 96,000 miles · KY

Ntsb campaign 10v387000 we bought the car used. Within a week ck engine light came on. Scan returned code p0741. Possible cause defective ECM which controls torque cov solenoid. Took to gm dealer. They said a recall and tsb showed the ECM should be replaced. When they looked at ECM, said it had already been replaced under recall campaign, and they would only replace one time. Reset code, came back on a few weeks later. Is there any way ntsb can require they repair same defective part required under recall a second time? Especially if causing same problem and code as the recall was required for?

Filed Nov 2, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 65,284 miles · IA

This vehicle was driving down the road at highway speed and failed to respond to throttle. There was lots of traffic and this nearly caused an accident. The part that failed is the ECM/PCM and gave a code: p0604 and p0607. This part has recalls which apply to it, however, our manufacturer says the vehicle is not covered by this recall. If there is a recall on some of the vehicles how can the others be perfectly fine? The year coverage is from before and after this model year and yet only certain cars of this time frame are covered? Stay away from these vehicles. They will kill you, they are unsafe and unreliable. Major safety hazard.

Filed May 17, 2012 · Engine · GA

2007 pontiac vibe. Consumer states vehicle stalls frequently when letting out the clutch in first gear *tgw the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer after receiving a recall notice, and they replaced the ECM. The consumer stated the vehicle continued to stall. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem after keeping the vehicle for two days.

Filed Jan 3, 2012 · Engine · 70,000 miles · MI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac vibe. The contact stated that the wires that connected from the fuse box to the electronic control module were melted and causing the exterior parking brake to become inoperative. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v387000 (engine and engine cooling) but was advised by the dealer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.

Filed Nov 20, 2011 · Brakes, Engine · 55,310 miles · CT

When approaching a pedestrian crosswalk in a busy downtown area,at approx. 20mph, applied brakes when pedestrian was in crosswalk.(law requires me to stop,when someone is in the crosswalk). The engine seemed to race when I suddenly brake, car barely slowed and I could not stop immediately, and had to continue through crosswalk. Thankfully pedestrian was unhurt, only angry.

Filed Aug 2, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 100,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac vibe. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v387000 (engine and engine cooling). After having the vehicle repaired, the check engine light continued to illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 200,000. Updated 9/27/11 *cn the consumer experience harsh shifting within the transmission. Also, the tail lights and dash lights failed. Updated 10/07/11